Helldivers 2 is an action-packed third-person shooter that’s got off to a massive start having already surpassed GTA 5’s player count record on PC alone. PS5 and PC players have been diving into the sequel with their friends since it launched on February 8, 2024, and its great gunplay and chaotic energy have made it a fantastic experience to enjoy in groups.
As you progress through Helldivers 2 you’ll be taking on missions, defeating hordes of enemies, collecting Samples, and unlocking powerful Stratagems. The content in the game is fantastic to take on in multiplayer but does it have a local co-op option?
Here’s everything we know about whether or not Helldivers 2 features local multiplayer.
Helldivers 2 is built from the ground up with co-op in mind, just not for those on the same couch.
Does Helldivers 2 have couch co-op?
Helldivers 2 does not support couch co-op. However, that’s not to say it won’t ever allow for such a feature.
As a rather demanding game with intense particle effects and wide open maps for independent exploration, couch co-op may simply be too much for the PS5 to handle. Though with the right adjustments, maybe we’ll see it at some point down the line.
For now, though, the only way to enjoy Helldivers 2 with a friend is through online co-op. That can be as a duo, trio, or a full squad of four.